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From left, sophomore Jake Jones and Jackson Gray. After sending five athletes to nationals last season, the Ithaca College men's wrestling team is pushing for a long-awaited NCAA Division III Championship title, led by experienced returners and talented newcomers.

Men’s wrestling aims to pin down a national championship

By Jacob Infald, Co-Sports Editor • November 7, 2024
After sending five athletes to the NCAA National Championship meet in the 2023–24 season, the Ithaca College wrestling team is locked in this year as it strives to put enough individuals on the podium to win the long-eluded NCAA Division III Wrestling Team Championship — something the team has not secured since 1994. 
From left, first-year student Helena Winterberg and graduate student Cristea Park look to turn around the Bombers' results from last spring as they return to team status with three new first-year students.

Women’s golf returns to team status and has eyes on redemption

By Flynn Hynes, Head Sports Editor • February 28, 2024
After finishing the spring of 2023 with only three active members on their roster, the Ithaca College women's golf team is looking to turn around their results after recruiting three new first-year students.
Bombers' sophomore Konrad Parker pins Cardinals' junior Ciaran Edwards in the first period of the Bombers' match with Wesleyan University on Feb. 3.

Wrestling shows strong performances in the Ithaca Quad

By Flynn Hynes, Head Sports Editor • February 5, 2024
The Ithaca College men’s wrestling team competed in the Ithaca Quad on Feb. 3, dominating in all three matches in a pinning frenzy. Throughout the three matches, the Bombers racked up 14 wins by fall.
First-year Helena Winterberg prepares to swing at golf practice Sept. 26. Winterberg was named the Liberty League Rookie of the Week on Sept. 5 after her performance at the St. Lawrence Invitational.

Golf swings back into form after individual season

By David Schurter, Co-Sports Editor • September 28, 2023
The Ithaca College golf program hit a low in Spring 2023 when it was only able to field three athletes, forcing it to split into individual competitors instead of playing as a team. Now, the 2023–24 squad has returned with six athletes and is reclaiming its spot in team play. 
Delaware Valley University sophomore wrestler Greg Croce flips IC first-year student wrestler Brian Bienus at the Ithaca Invitational on Nov. 5.

Wrestling welcomes fans back with strong Ithaca Invitational showing

By Aidan Charde and Daniel King • November 9, 2022
A raucous crowd gathered in the Glazer Arena on Nov. 4 and 5 to watch the first wrestling event hosted on campus that has allowed spectators since the 2019–20 season.
From left, sophomore Rheanna DeCrow, senior Cristea Park, first-year student Annika Michel and senior Mary Gersec of the Ithaca College golf team. The team competes at a few tournaments in the fall before taking a few months off during the cold Ithaca winter.

Hot start has golf team chipping away at the fall season

By Daniel King, Senior Writer • September 28, 2022
As the temperatures cool around South Hill, the Ithaca College women’s golf team is staying hot after three strong starts to their Fall 2022 season.
Senior Logan Ninos has suffered nine concussions and was told by his doctor to stop wrestling. He has remained a team captain, but has transitioned to an assistant coach for the team.

Senior wrestler transitions from top performer to assistant coach

By Connor Glunt, Sports Editor • November 11, 2021
Senior wrestling captain Logan Ninos will not compete again after doctors advised him to stop wrestling due to multiple concussions.
From left, Tito Colom '20 faces a wrestler from Wilkes University Feb. 8, 2019. Ithaca College Athletics is prohibiting spectators at the Ithaca Invitational on Nov. 5 and 6, 2021.

Spectators prohibited at upcoming wrestling tournament

By Connor Wood, Staff writer • November 4, 2021
Prior to the Ithaca Invitational on Nov. 5 and 6, Ithaca College Athletics announced Oct. 27 there will be no spectators permitted for the event held at the A&E Center.
Then-sophomore golfer Peyton Greco makes a putt during the Ithaca College Invitational on April 22, 2018. Greco, a junior, is currently the most senior member of the golf team.

Junior golfer embraces leadership role on young team

By Emily Adams, Assistant Sports Editor • April 23, 2019
Junior golfer Peyton Greco sat down with Assistant Sports Editor Emily Adams to discuss the potential of this season's young team.
Alkhazov has torn her labrum and rotator cuff during her tennis career.

Overcoming obstacles: Junior returns from shoulder injury

By Jack Murray, Sports Editor • March 21, 2019
Junior tennis player Jane Alkhazov tore her labor in the first match of her sophomore year, but has returned this season after intense rehabilitation.
Swimming and diving teams defeat Union College

Swimming and diving teams defeat Union College

By Lauren White, Contributing Writer • February 4, 2019
The Ithaca College men's and women's swimming and diving teams defeated Union College in a meet Feb. 2 in Schenectady, New York.
Senior wrestler Jake Ashcroft battles with freshman Elijah Rodriguez in practice. Ashcraft is looking to avenge his NCAA Tournament defeat in last seasons championships.

Taking down the competition: Senior aims to win title

By Will Gaglioti, Staff Writer • December 12, 2018
Senior wrestler Jake Ashcraft came up just short in the 2018 NCAA Championships. He entered this year at No.1 in his weight class.
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